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We are excited to tell you about a new tour we will be offering during summer. North of the Polar Circle a natural phenomenon occurs. We call it the midnight sun. There’s something strangely exotic about visiting a place so close to one of the poles that the sun refuses to set for a chunk of the year. From May and through August the skies blaze with shades of pink and gold through the night, making indelible impressions on travellers and locals alike. Around the summer solstice (June 21st) the sun is visible for the full 24 hours, given fair weather. During the rest of the summer, the sun briefly dips beyond the horizon before rising again, blurring the boundaries between fading night and dawning day. During those few magic moments, the sun casts glows of illumination throughout the dusk. The eerie light creates an ambience that fits Iceland's myths and legends. If you dream of experiencing the midnight sun, there is no better way than to dash across the white plains of Langjökull glacier on a snowmobile while bathing in the golden glow. Find out more here.

We are excited to tell you about a new tour we will be offering during summer. North of the Polar Circle a natural phenomenon occurs. We call it the midnight sun. There’s something strangely exotic about visiting a place so close to one of the poles that the sun refuses to set for a chunk

What has Reykjavík got to offer? The cyberspace is filled with advice and suggestions on how to make the most of your time in Iceland. Dig a little deeper and you will find plenty of tips on what Reykjavík has to offer to the wandering visitor. But what is it like to actually live in the capital? What do the locals enjoy? Let's find out how to experience Reykjavík like a local. 1. Go to a symphony concert at Harpa concert hall The Iceland Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1950 and has distinguished itself as one of the leading Nordic orchestras through its many performances and recordings. Each season the orchestra gives around 60 concerts in Harpa concert hall, ranging from international and local tours to school concerts and concerts with renowned conductors and soloist. Take it all in as you sit in the largest hall in Harpa, Eldborg, and mingle with the locals during the break. And if classical music is not your style, Harpa hosts many types of events and concerts that are worth checking out. 2. Enjoy a walk to Grótta Grótta is frequented by many locals. The scenery is gorgeous, especially during sunsets and you'll get to breathe in the sea breeze as you greet the local walking his dog and the biking family dashing by you. Bring a packed meal with you and have a picnic at the black beach overlooking the lighthouse. The bird life is also fascinating and Grótta is actually a nature reserve because of it. Close by a foot bath has been carved into a rock, where you can sit by and relax with a beverage of your choice to top off your visit to this western part of the capital area. Photo by Grapevine 3. Grab some ice cream Icelanders love their ice cream.

What has Reykjavík got to offer? The cyberspace is filled with advice and suggestions on how to make the most of your time in Iceland. Dig a little deeper and you will find plenty of tips on what Reykjavík has to offer to the wandering visitor. But what is it like to actually live in the capital? What

The colonization of Iceland by Norse settlers and people from the western lands, i.e. Ireland and Scottish islands, took place in the second half of the 9th century. Íslendingabók (Book of Icelanders), written by Ari the wise tells the tale of explorations by a Norse man who set out to sail to Faroe Islands just north of Shetland, overshot it and found Iceland by coincidence. Iceland was settled in the Viking Age which began with the oldest recorded raid by Norsemen on the British mainland in Lindisfarne 793 A.D. Navigation skills as well as boat building expertise allowed Norsemen to sail across open sea with some assurance of being able to reach back to home base. By around 1000 A.D. Iceland was more or less fully settled. Vikings were yet not tamed and kept coming over the sea from Norway and Norse settlements in Ireland and Scottish islands. One of the latecomers was Eírikur rauði Þorvaldsson, Eric the red. He had to flee Norway because of manslaughter. Eric built his farm in Eiríksstaðir in western part of Iceland where his wife gave birth to a son, Leifur heppni, Leif the lucky. True to his heritage Eric came into trouble again and killed an adversary. He surveyed a large island east of Iceland and decided to make there a new home. Eric the red gave the name Greenland to this island, which is in fact the largest in the world and covered with ice cap. Ari the wise gave this explanation: He gave a name to the land and called it Greenland and said that people would be more eager to go there because the land had a good name. It seems the killer Eric the red did not fancy himself living alone despite not being the most easy man to

The colonization of Iceland by Norse settlers and people from the western lands, i.e. Ireland and Scottish islands, took place in the second half of the 9th century. Íslendingabók (Book of Icelanders), written by Ari the wise tells the tale of explorations by a Norse man who set out to sail to Faroe Islands just

We are proud to announce we have been awarded with the recognition of being one of the strongest in Iceland two years in a row. Creditinfo has completed a detailed analysis, which displays Icelandic companies that have achieved top marks in its strength and stability assessments. Mountaineers of Iceland is amongst 1,9% of Icelandic companies that have met the requirements. The team at Mountaineers of Iceland wants to thank you all for contributing to our success. We are grateful for the travellers we get to make memories with everyday and the committed companies we get to work with. We are excited to see what the future holds! Pictured below is the owner of Mountaineer of Iceland, Ólöf Einarsdóttir, and her daughter, Viktoría Hlíf Theodórsdóttir.

We are proud to announce we have been awarded with the recognition of being one of the strongest in Iceland two years in a row. Creditinfo has completed a detailed analysis, which displays Icelandic companies that have achieved top marks in its strength and stability assessments. Mountaineers of Iceland is amongst 1,9% of Icelandic companies that

The weather in Iceland is one of it's kind. It has the questionable talent of being able to provide all seasons in one day. Because of this it is vital to plan your clothing accordingly. 1. Waterproof shoes Eve n if the sun is shining in the morning and there are no clouds is sight they might very well be waiting to surprise you in just a moment. Don't be fooled by the gorgeousness of a blue sky, the rain is never far away. The rain might even have visited the night before and you might not realize it before your foot is deep into the wet moss. There is also snow in the Icelandic highlands year-round that no sneakers will be happy to see. 2. Windproof clothing The Icelandic wind. It really deserves an entire blog post on it's own. You never know when it might hit you. It can appear out of nowhere and it can be very unkind. Always have windproof clothing with you. Always. 3. Layers This is common knowledge in Iceland. Everyone wears layers. That way you can enjoy the sun when it peeks out and maybe even get a slight tan on those hands. But being cold can completely ruin a trip so those layers will allow you to bundle up if needed. 4. Sunglasses Sunglasses might not pop into your mind when packing for a vacation in Iceland. But it's crucial to have, especially if you plan on visiting the highlands. The sun is stronger up there and the snow will help reflect it. We guarantee you will enjoy yourself much more if you have them at hand. 5. Sunscreen As stated before, the sun is stronger the higher you get. Wear sunscreen if you are going to the Icelandic highlands, even during winter. Keep

The weather in Iceland is one of it’s kind. It has the questionable talent of being able to provide all seasons in one day. Because of this it is vital to plan your clothing accordingly. 1. Waterproof shoes Eve n if the sun is shining in the morning and there are no clouds is sight